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On the recordMarch 28, 2022
The systemic evaluation of Black communities and homes adds up to around $156 billion in lost equity.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley highlights the financial impact of systemic undervaluation on Black communities.

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